Inventory Accountant Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the inventory accountant position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for inventory accounting and costing services to 3M subsidiaries where SAP has been implemented.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Can work independently and as part of time
• Reconciliation of various data
• SAP, Oracle or similar ERP system Strongly preferred
• Good understanding of internal controls and accounting’s role in maintaining these controls
• Passion for driving continuous improvements
• Deep understanding of the business and finance processes within the Petrochemicals business model, highly desirable
• Previous participation in the configuration, design and testing of SAP Financial Application experience preferred
• Extensive user of ERP systems (ideally SAP)

I am excited to be applying for the position of inventory accountant. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support for SAP with respect to product costing, project accounting and inventory.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or retail operations will be given preferential consideration!
• Understanding and working knowledge of ERP accounting environments/systems, preferably Oracle
• Technical and comprehensive knowledge of all accounting requirements of a business
• Strong verbal, written communication, strong computer (MS Office – Excel), analytical and organizational skills with a high attention to detail
• Robust analytical and reporting abilities, effective written and verbal communication skills
• Interact directly with Operational and Business Leaders
• Understanding of inventory and/or cost accounting, forensic thought processes, general ledger and month end closing process
• Financial reporting preferred

I am excited to be applying for the position of inventory accountant. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for guidance on revenue recognition accounting principles as needed to avoid system, reporting or process issues.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Able to multi task and meet aggressive deadlines
• Able to work under pressure analytically and systematically
• Very strong with MS Excel
• Consumer products or other distribution/retail industry experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge and practical application of financial policies and procedures, GAAP and internal controls needed
• Able to prioritize activities in a fast paced environment
• Proven record of synthesizing data to identify trends and leading indicators supporting management decisions
• Able to work collaboratively and effectively with leaders and associates at all levels throughout the organization

I would like to submit my application for the inventory accountant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for support to cost accounting, analyzing variance accounts, make necessary adjustments and resolve costing issues.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong personal and professional ethical values with impeccable integrity
• Strong personal initiative, enthusiasm, results orientation and resourcefulness
• Outstanding skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook are necessary
• Understands the value of diversity and the importance of fostering an open and respectful work environment
• An individual who brings enthusiasm and energy to the job each day, a person who welcomes a challenge and brings a “can do” attitude to the team
• Experience including responsibility for company cost accounting, general accounting and financial statements preferred
• Advanced Excel skills including functions such as pivot tables, vlookups, and conditional if statements
• Working knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS, local GAAP (where relevant) and SOX

Please consider me for the inventory accountant opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for inventory accounting and costing services to 3M subsidiaries for countries with Legacy System.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong desktop application skills (MS Office, Word, Excel)
• Professional Qualification – ACCA / CPA / MIA is added advantage
• Experience is ERP System – SAP will be added advantage
• Intermediate knowledge of Reporting tools such as Hyperion
• Excel, MS Access, SAP, SAP BW or Hana
• Strong periodic and perpetual methods of inventory accounting background preferred
• Critical thinking to identify alternative solutions to day to day problems
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, Power Point) and SAP